The core issue here isn’t just “ceasefire vs. no ceasefire”—it’s credibility. After launching a surprise attack in the middle of active negotiations, the United States government and Israel have essentially burned whatever trust remained. Expecting Iran to accept a temporary pause under those conditions isn’t diplomacy—it’s asking them to expose themselves to the same playbook again.
What’s striking is how the public narrative from Donald Trump keeps insisting Iran is “begging” for a deal, while the actual reporting suggests Tehran already put forward terms months ago—including monitored nuclear limits and a non-aggression framework. If that’s accurate, then this isn’t about a lack of options—it’s about rejecting the ones that don’t fit maximalist demands.
A temporary ceasefire might stabilize oil markets and buy time politically, but from Iran’s perspective, it just resets the clock for another round of escalation. Without guarantees, it’s not de-escalation—it’s intermission.
At some point, either both sides negotiate a real end to the conflict, or this cycle of “talk, strike, pause, repeat” becomes the strategy itself—with everyone else, especially civilians and the global economy, paying the price.
This isn’t a conflict! It is an imposed war by one side consisting of the US and Israel. As far as Israel is concerned, this cycle is exactly it’s goal. The only way for this to be settled is for Israel to be strongly restrained by the US. Fat chance this will happen since Israel is the one controlling the narrativ.
Iran's position, and their proposed agreement, reflects the true reality of this war, i.e., Israel is the real issue. Consider:
1) This war was never about the nuclear issue, since Iran had already agreed to concessions -- then Israel launched the war forcing our government to join.
2) Iran is asking in their current proposal that the permanent cessation of war must include Lebanon, Gaza, and Iraq -- that's only because Israel is the aggressor in those countries, not us.
3) The "Islamabad Accords" is nonsense because the idiots in the Pakistan government are stooges for Israel and the U.S. -- and Iran knows that Israel will violate the temporary ceasefire and draw the U.S. into the war again.
Unless we sever our relations with Israel, there's no end to this war, or the wars in Lebanon, Gaza, and Iraq.
So I'm rooting, odd as it may seem, for the Iran proposal and not the U.S. /Israel one.
America has a credibility problem. Trump and the GOP have **no** credibility. These facts do not promote good faith negotiations. Neither does continued killing and destruction of Iranian civilization. I'm an American, and I am absolutely embarrassed and revolted by what is being done in my name, with my money. This war must end now.
You have made this issue very clear, We can see who has a consistent position to end this, and who is making unacceptable demands. It's too bad the MSM hasn't got the same ability to make it clear to their readers. Thanks!
A great condition would be all parties involved in the armed conflict will join the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice and agree to be under their jurisdiction in all matters of armed conflict. Watch the war criminals poop in their pants.
If you were Iran would you give up the control of the Strait of Hormuz? Its a more powerful threat than a neuclear weapon. Cut off oil and everyone has your attention.. Israel can't have the truth come out of the Middle East.
Long live Iran . A reasonable proposal for peace by Iran will be rejected by Animal controller of the west and his pride take a higher place than the fate of humanity . Watch how God will decimate this orange blob of man .
Here's what I would suggest if Drop Site news can get a message to the negotiating parties and facilitators. Why not condition the 45 day pause to things that both sides may want now such as allowing more neutral or Iran friendly countries to transit Hormus to lessen the pressure on oil and gas and thus the economy as a temporary measure until a longer term agreement can be forged with Iran and China etc being able to decide how much and who's ships would be allowed through. An end to all attacks on Iran and Lebanon beginning now; with an accompanying end to attacks by Iran on other gulf states and US facilities and bases located within them. So, begin to open up shipping in the Strait but only to the extent that Iran feels secure in doing so and can stop it at anytime if the US and Israel do not fulfill the terms of the agreement. RobWheeler22@gmail.com
@George, this is why I am suggesting something that would ease the pressure somewhat on the global energy markets but insist that all the killing and destruction has to happen now in response; but enabling Iran to stop the shipments again at any time it wants and NOT to relieve but only to lessen the pressure of the oil blockade now. I don't see how Iran can ever agree to any kind of a deal as long as the killing and assasinations continue. And I don't think Trump will agree to anything that does not at least lessen the pressure on the global energy markets in the meantime.
thank you for reminding us - even though it is painful enough - of who makes so many fatal decisions for us. do they still claim to act in our name? or has “my own morality, my own mind“ become the only mechanism that might STOP #47 & co. from setting all of west asia ablaze? EU countries, with the exception of spain, don’t seem to be inclined to call for restraint either. “it is not up to us to lecture others“, is all my EU country’s chancellor has to offer, aside from enough space to host the largest US airbase in europe. whereas austria, at least, prohibits US warplanes the use of its airspace. [they might not comply with that prohibition but at least it is in place.]
while the US sent [wit]koff & kushner, two narrow-minded real estate[!] developers, iran sent well-versed technical experts to negotiate the nuclear[!] issue. col. larry wilkerson, interviewed by chris hedges recently, considers “sergej lavrov, wang yi and abbas araghchi three of the finest diplomats in the world. we have nothing to match them“, he goes on. “we have nothing to even come close to them, which is a huge deficit right now.“ remember pete hateseth, abt. a week ago: “we negotiate with bombs“.
alfred mc coy, recently interviewed on democracy now, presented this outlook: "US power is evaporating, it cannot prevail against a medium size country like iran. this is a signal to the world, that the era of US hegemony is fading. we are now negotiating basically on iran’s terms.“ very naive of me to hope for limited numbers of lives lost, limited amounts of damage inflicted on infrastructures before the hegemon accepts its decline.
First of all, Iran should not agree to a ceasefire as the U.S. and Israel will recalibrate and return later to attack a militarily softened Iran. Iran’s leadership understands that they can retaliate and defend their country at this moment in time, but in a couple of months time, they will be a much weaker and malleable target. Iran understands that the U.S. and Israel cannot sustain the current situation for a prolonged period of time. They also understand that their enemy is an expert in deception and lying.
Secondly, we should all be grateful for independent media outlets, and no doubt drop-site is in a class of its own for journalistic excellence.
Long time ago, when huge corporate media outlets ruled the day, no one knew what exactly happened in Afghanistan after the U.S. invasion (hundreds of thousands died), Pakistan (tens of thousands died) but the worst was the Iraq invasion ( a million people died and a country was destroyed. And let’s not forget Libya.
The path to Iraq invasion was paved with years of propaganda, fake narrative spread by the likes of CNN, FOX news, ABC, NBC and CBS. War hungry, blood dripping Islamophobic experts were paraded relentlessly on the screens. During the Iraq war, people in the U.S were fed a steady diet of freedom and democracy and “our western values”, and those non-existent wmds. People didn’t know what was happening on the ground in Iraq. Papers like NYT WAPO, WSJ also spewed the same nonsense, albeit they made it look more believable.
For decades, Israel had enjoyed unconditional, mass support within the U.S. and around the world by playing the antisemitism card. Unlimited funding and unparalleled scheming was utilized to ensure Israel’s reach within the U.S. and Europe.
However, when GAZA happened, people couldn’t look away. From shredded people, people being burned alive, soldiers mocking their victims and looting homes, parading around in women’s underwear in destroyed homes.
Malnourished men, women and children with bones sticking out. Men (dressed only in their underwear), stacked like things on dirt roads, with their zip tied hands.
Prisoners getting raped and tortured inside “notorious” prisons (every Israeli prison is notorious for a Palestinian). Bombed out hospitals and infrastructures.
But Americans aren’t ready for more atrocities committed in their name in another country. And many are asking questions that were not not asked in those previous wars.
How does relentlessly attacking a country that has never attacked the U. S. or any of its neighbors make the world or the U.S. a better place.
How do u bring freedom and democracy to a country by dropping thousands of pounds of bombs every day.
By now the U.S. and its genocidal, rogue ally Israel has dropped 20,000 or more bombs noon Iran. Some bombs weigh a couple of thousand pounds and some weigh 5,000 pounds.
What kind of a civilized country does that.
What kind of a leader boasts of killing, and uses expletives against another country’s leadership.
What kind of a country targets mechanisms essential for survival of a civilian life, hospitals, power stations, desalination plants, bridges, universities, libraries, elementary schools.
The core issue here isn’t just “ceasefire vs. no ceasefire”—it’s credibility. After launching a surprise attack in the middle of active negotiations, the United States government and Israel have essentially burned whatever trust remained. Expecting Iran to accept a temporary pause under those conditions isn’t diplomacy—it’s asking them to expose themselves to the same playbook again.
What’s striking is how the public narrative from Donald Trump keeps insisting Iran is “begging” for a deal, while the actual reporting suggests Tehran already put forward terms months ago—including monitored nuclear limits and a non-aggression framework. If that’s accurate, then this isn’t about a lack of options—it’s about rejecting the ones that don’t fit maximalist demands.
A temporary ceasefire might stabilize oil markets and buy time politically, but from Iran’s perspective, it just resets the clock for another round of escalation. Without guarantees, it’s not de-escalation—it’s intermission.
At some point, either both sides negotiate a real end to the conflict, or this cycle of “talk, strike, pause, repeat” becomes the strategy itself—with everyone else, especially civilians and the global economy, paying the price.
This isn’t a conflict! It is an imposed war by one side consisting of the US and Israel. As far as Israel is concerned, this cycle is exactly it’s goal. The only way for this to be settled is for Israel to be strongly restrained by the US. Fat chance this will happen since Israel is the one controlling the narrativ.
Every day the media stays silent is another day the killing goes on.
Iran's position, and their proposed agreement, reflects the true reality of this war, i.e., Israel is the real issue. Consider:
1) This war was never about the nuclear issue, since Iran had already agreed to concessions -- then Israel launched the war forcing our government to join.
2) Iran is asking in their current proposal that the permanent cessation of war must include Lebanon, Gaza, and Iraq -- that's only because Israel is the aggressor in those countries, not us.
3) The "Islamabad Accords" is nonsense because the idiots in the Pakistan government are stooges for Israel and the U.S. -- and Iran knows that Israel will violate the temporary ceasefire and draw the U.S. into the war again.
Unless we sever our relations with Israel, there's no end to this war, or the wars in Lebanon, Gaza, and Iraq.
So I'm rooting, odd as it may seem, for the Iran proposal and not the U.S. /Israel one.
America has a credibility problem. Trump and the GOP have **no** credibility. These facts do not promote good faith negotiations. Neither does continued killing and destruction of Iranian civilization. I'm an American, and I am absolutely embarrassed and revolted by what is being done in my name, with my money. This war must end now.
Not only is the Blasphemer In Chief of the US detached from realities on the ground, he is detached from reality in his mind.
You have made this issue very clear, We can see who has a consistent position to end this, and who is making unacceptable demands. It's too bad the MSM hasn't got the same ability to make it clear to their readers. Thanks!
The 6 companies that are 95% of MSM are all ZioNazi owned!!
A great condition would be all parties involved in the armed conflict will join the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice and agree to be under their jurisdiction in all matters of armed conflict. Watch the war criminals poop in their pants.
If you were Iran would you give up the control of the Strait of Hormuz? Its a more powerful threat than a neuclear weapon. Cut off oil and everyone has your attention.. Israel can't have the truth come out of the Middle East.
Trump's threats and actions are War Crimes. He, Hegseth, satan-yahu, et al, s/b treated as such! Def NOT what we voted for!!
Long live Iran . A reasonable proposal for peace by Iran will be rejected by Animal controller of the west and his pride take a higher place than the fate of humanity . Watch how God will decimate this orange blob of man .
Here's what I would suggest if Drop Site news can get a message to the negotiating parties and facilitators. Why not condition the 45 day pause to things that both sides may want now such as allowing more neutral or Iran friendly countries to transit Hormus to lessen the pressure on oil and gas and thus the economy as a temporary measure until a longer term agreement can be forged with Iran and China etc being able to decide how much and who's ships would be allowed through. An end to all attacks on Iran and Lebanon beginning now; with an accompanying end to attacks by Iran on other gulf states and US facilities and bases located within them. So, begin to open up shipping in the Strait but only to the extent that Iran feels secure in doing so and can stop it at anytime if the US and Israel do not fulfill the terms of the agreement. RobWheeler22@gmail.com
@George, this is why I am suggesting something that would ease the pressure somewhat on the global energy markets but insist that all the killing and destruction has to happen now in response; but enabling Iran to stop the shipments again at any time it wants and NOT to relieve but only to lessen the pressure of the oil blockade now. I don't see how Iran can ever agree to any kind of a deal as long as the killing and assasinations continue. And I don't think Trump will agree to anything that does not at least lessen the pressure on the global energy markets in the meantime.
thank you for reminding us - even though it is painful enough - of who makes so many fatal decisions for us. do they still claim to act in our name? or has “my own morality, my own mind“ become the only mechanism that might STOP #47 & co. from setting all of west asia ablaze? EU countries, with the exception of spain, don’t seem to be inclined to call for restraint either. “it is not up to us to lecture others“, is all my EU country’s chancellor has to offer, aside from enough space to host the largest US airbase in europe. whereas austria, at least, prohibits US warplanes the use of its airspace. [they might not comply with that prohibition but at least it is in place.]
while the US sent [wit]koff & kushner, two narrow-minded real estate[!] developers, iran sent well-versed technical experts to negotiate the nuclear[!] issue. col. larry wilkerson, interviewed by chris hedges recently, considers “sergej lavrov, wang yi and abbas araghchi three of the finest diplomats in the world. we have nothing to match them“, he goes on. “we have nothing to even come close to them, which is a huge deficit right now.“ remember pete hateseth, abt. a week ago: “we negotiate with bombs“.
alfred mc coy, recently interviewed on democracy now, presented this outlook: "US power is evaporating, it cannot prevail against a medium size country like iran. this is a signal to the world, that the era of US hegemony is fading. we are now negotiating basically on iran’s terms.“ very naive of me to hope for limited numbers of lives lost, limited amounts of damage inflicted on infrastructures before the hegemon accepts its decline.
First of all, Iran should not agree to a ceasefire as the U.S. and Israel will recalibrate and return later to attack a militarily softened Iran. Iran’s leadership understands that they can retaliate and defend their country at this moment in time, but in a couple of months time, they will be a much weaker and malleable target. Iran understands that the U.S. and Israel cannot sustain the current situation for a prolonged period of time. They also understand that their enemy is an expert in deception and lying.
Secondly, we should all be grateful for independent media outlets, and no doubt drop-site is in a class of its own for journalistic excellence.
Long time ago, when huge corporate media outlets ruled the day, no one knew what exactly happened in Afghanistan after the U.S. invasion (hundreds of thousands died), Pakistan (tens of thousands died) but the worst was the Iraq invasion ( a million people died and a country was destroyed. And let’s not forget Libya.
The path to Iraq invasion was paved with years of propaganda, fake narrative spread by the likes of CNN, FOX news, ABC, NBC and CBS. War hungry, blood dripping Islamophobic experts were paraded relentlessly on the screens. During the Iraq war, people in the U.S were fed a steady diet of freedom and democracy and “our western values”, and those non-existent wmds. People didn’t know what was happening on the ground in Iraq. Papers like NYT WAPO, WSJ also spewed the same nonsense, albeit they made it look more believable.
For decades, Israel had enjoyed unconditional, mass support within the U.S. and around the world by playing the antisemitism card. Unlimited funding and unparalleled scheming was utilized to ensure Israel’s reach within the U.S. and Europe.
However, when GAZA happened, people couldn’t look away. From shredded people, people being burned alive, soldiers mocking their victims and looting homes, parading around in women’s underwear in destroyed homes.
Malnourished men, women and children with bones sticking out. Men (dressed only in their underwear), stacked like things on dirt roads, with their zip tied hands.
Prisoners getting raped and tortured inside “notorious” prisons (every Israeli prison is notorious for a Palestinian). Bombed out hospitals and infrastructures.
But Americans aren’t ready for more atrocities committed in their name in another country. And many are asking questions that were not not asked in those previous wars.
How does relentlessly attacking a country that has never attacked the U. S. or any of its neighbors make the world or the U.S. a better place.
How do u bring freedom and democracy to a country by dropping thousands of pounds of bombs every day.
By now the U.S. and its genocidal, rogue ally Israel has dropped 20,000 or more bombs noon Iran. Some bombs weigh a couple of thousand pounds and some weigh 5,000 pounds.
What kind of a civilized country does that.
What kind of a leader boasts of killing, and uses expletives against another country’s leadership.
What kind of a country targets mechanisms essential for survival of a civilian life, hospitals, power stations, desalination plants, bridges, universities, libraries, elementary schools.